US
1984- Label and catalog number
- GRP GRP-A-1006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GRP-A-1006 A, Circle with EDPSide A Runout Etched
GRP A 1006 B. Circle with EDPSide B Runout Etched
Dave GrusinNight-Lines
Vinyl pressings
Night-Lines
by Dave Grusin · 1984
14 pressings7 countriesFusionFunkBalladVocal
Night-Lines was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Night-Lines
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- GRP GRP-A-1006
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GRP-A-1006-A EDP M1 STERLING TJSide A runout, EDP in circle
GRP A 1006 B EDP STERLING TJ ᐉSide B runout, EDP in circle
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- GRP GRP-A-1006
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A - 1 ⋗ GRP A 1006 A - 2 STERLINGA side runout (variant 1)
A - 1 ⋗ GRP A 1006 B - 2 STERLINGB side runout (variant 1)
A - 2 ⋗ GRP A 1006 A - 2 STERLINGA side runout (variant 2)
A - 1 ⋗ GRP A 1006 B - 2 STERLINGB side runout (variant 2)
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- GRP GRP-A-1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Japan
July 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- GRP VIJ -6425
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- GRP GRP-A-1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GRP A 1006 A-2 STERLINGSide A runout
GRP A 1006 B-2 A-1 > STERLINGSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | GRP GRP-A-1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | GRP GRP-A-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Righttrack RTL 9008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Switzerland | GRP GRP 91006 / GRP GRP 91 006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Switzerland | GRP GRP 91006 / GRP GRP 91 006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | GRP GRP-A-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | GRP GRP-A-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | GRP GRP-A-1006First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | GRP GRP-A-1006LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | GRP GRP-A-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | GRP VIJ -6425First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | GRP VIJ -6425First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SZPR-025LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Hyundai Records HDLG-029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Power Wave5:10
- A2Thankful N' Thoughtful4:10
- A3Theme From "St.Elsewhere"4:13
- A4Haunting Me5:04
- A5Secret Place (From "Racing With The Moon")3:36
- B1Night-Lines5:03
- B2Tick Tock4:13
- B3Kitchen Dance3:59
- B4Somewhere Between Old And New York4:32
- B5Bossa Baroque4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night-Lines are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Night-Lines are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1991.
When was Night-Lines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Japan, Canada, Scandinavia and more. One of them is GRP GRP-A-1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Night-Lines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRP-A-1006, VIJ -6425, RTL 9008, GRP 91006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GRP-A-1006 A, Circle with EDP and GRP A 1006 B. Circle with EDP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night-Lines on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
